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$895 - $900

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2435 S 9th St

MilwaukeeWI53215

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3030-3032 W Pierce St
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

3030-3032 W Pierce St

3030-3032 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Wyngate Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Wyngate Apartments

3006-3014 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53215
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Clarke Square Terrace (55+)
Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Clarke Square Terrace (55+)

1740 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Paper Box Lofts
1 to 3 Bedroom Apartments

Paper Box Lofts

1560 W Pierce StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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1608 S 23rd St
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1608 S 23rd St

1608 S 23rd StMilwaukee, WI 53204
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Walker Apartments
Studio to 1 Bedroom Apartments

Walker Apartments

1219 W Walker StMilwaukee, WI 53204

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Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee, WI Local Guide

Cheapest Available Forest Home Hills Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the Forest Home Hills area of Milwaukee, WI is a 1 Bed unit found at Schuster Historic Lofts priced from $486. Corliss has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $623. Here are the most affordable Forest Home Hills apartments for rent in Milwaukee, WI:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Schuster Historic LoftsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$486
CorlissFOUNDRY1BR,1BA$623
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$904
Seven04 Place Apartments50% 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$941
1630 W National Ave1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$950
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$968
Loomis HillsArlington1BR,1BA$1,044
Oklahoma GardensJuniper1BR,1BA$1,062
Southport Apartments1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,090

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Forest Home Hills, WI

As of April 18, 2026 the best value apartment in the Forest Home Hills area is the $1.11 price per square foot 2531 S Brisbane Ave Model at 2531 S Brisbane Ave, Unit The Brisbane Upper in the in the Clarke Square neighborhood starting from $2,100. The second greatest value Forest Home Hills apartment is the 2bu Model at West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc. starting at $1,500 with a $1.58 price per square foot in the National Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Forest Home Hills apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
2531 S Brisbane Ave, Unit The Brisbane Upper2531 S Brisbane Ave3BR,1.5BA$1.11
West Milwaukee Apartments, Inc.2bu2BR,2BA$1.58
National Ave Lofts50% 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.24
Knitting Factory Loft ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.30
Schuster Historic LoftsStudioStudio ,1BA$1.07
617 E Homer St, Unit 4617 E Homer St2BR,1BA$1.31
Hide House Lofts BayviewOne Bedroom One Bath1BR,1BA$1.22
Shoe Factory Lofts2x12BR,1BA$1.42
CorlissLOGGER1BR,1BA$1.40
Burnham Hill ApartmentsOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1.57

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Don't Settle: How to Negotiate Your Apartment Lease and Save Money

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Our team of engineers and researchers compares millions of points of data to bring you Lifestyle Ratings of rentals and neighborhoods across the USA, including Forest Home Hills, Milwaukee, and the greater Milwaukee area. LifeStyle Ratings are the best way to sort through finding a place to live - beyond price and floorplan. This takes in many factors including rankings of the best places for the best proximity to parks and outdoor amenities, luxury amenities, transit availability, pet-friendly communities, features that make it easier to raise kids, and more. These search options are in the site filters at the top of this page.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Forest Home Hills Apartments

What is a cheap apartment in Forest Home Hills?

A cheap apartment is any apartment up to the 30% percentile of cost for the area, which in Forest Home Hills is under $1,090.

What is the price of a cheap apartment in Forest Home Hills?

The cheapest apartment in Forest Home Hills is Schuster Historic Lofts which is listed at $486, while the average apartment in Forest Home Hills costs $2,495.

What types of apartments are the cheapest in Forest Home Hills?

Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 117 regular apartments in Forest Home Hills that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.

Expert Rental Resources

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Finding The Best Affordable Milwaukee Neighborhoods to Rent

Written by: Tim Brown

I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then just blocks outside the border, many Milwaukee neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for many years.

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The Top Neighborhoods for Off-Campus Housing for Milwaukee-Area College Students

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I'm Tim, your ApartmentHomeLiving.com Local Expert for Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Growing up in the city and then blocks outside the border, Milwaukee's neighborhoods have been home to friends and family for years.

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A Renters Guide for Tips on Writing Your Notice for Not Renewing Your Apartment

Written by: Bob Mallory

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